Is Davies Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 18 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 13th of 50 primary schools in Waltham Forest. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Davies Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 87% of pupils at Davies Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Davies Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Davies Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Davies Lane Primary School

Davies Lane, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DR

Local ranking13th of 50 primary schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

840

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 87.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 30.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 89.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 119

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 956
Boys: 499 (54%)
Girls: 428 (46%)
Capacity: 840 (110% full)
SEND: 11.9%
FSM Eligible: 19.9%
EAL: 29.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.4%
SEN Support: 5.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,250/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 20.4%
White British: 20.2%
Asian Other: 10.7%
Asian Pakistani: 10.5%
Asian Indian: 7.3%
Black African: 5.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.8%
Black Caribbean: 4.4%

20.4%

White Other

20.2%

White British

10.7%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02085392466

maureen.okoye@arboracademytrust.co.uk

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Administrative

URN: 143384
UKPRN: 10057692
Establishment No.: 2015
Trust: ARBOR ACADEMY TRUST

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